The backhaul pricing anomaly must be addressed, or the billions invested in undersea cables will amount to nothing, say CUASA and SAVA.
Government proposes Infraco operates without a licence for now, continuing as a sub-contractor under Neotel.
The funds will be used to broaden local offerings and improve services.
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Access to spectrum in SA should be put to tender, says the second national operator.
Successful cable collaboration discussions have been held with the Department of Communications, it says.
The DPE warns the public sector not to sign any long-term connectivity contracts.
The Department of Public Enterprises urges Parliament to amend the EC Act to fast-track Infraco's licence.
Internet Solutions has seen an increase in demand for data centre space.
The ITWeb Broadband & Wireless 2007 Conference will take place in October in Midrand.
Commercial undersea cables must have local ownership to be allowed to land in SA, says the Department of Communications.